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Fun and Learning as Blackbird Hotshots Prepare to Face Off Against Harlem Wizards

On Oct. 4, a team member from the Harlem Wizards basketball team visited with K-12 students at school assemblies to promote a message of positive character-education. The assemblies also built excitement for an upcoming match between the Blackbird Hotshots team, which includes VCSD staff and faculty members, and the Harlem Wizards  The Harlem Wizards are …

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Monthly Message from the Superintendent: October 2024

Happy Fall! As summer fades into a distant memory and the school year is in full swing, we find ourselves united in a shared purpose—ensuring our children thrive as they grow as learners and experience the milestones of life. Whether we are parents, guardians, educators, school staff or community members, we all play a vital …

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Middle School Students Learn New Problem Solving and Leadership Strategies

Middle school students recently took part in Sweethearts and Heroes assemblies and activities, where they learned new social and emotional strategies to use both in and out of school. Part of the mission of Sweethearts and Heroes is to “grow the innate human skills around empathy and compassion, and promote bystander empowerment and positive leadership …

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Registration Open for Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive Classes

Voorheesville Central School District is offering level 1-5 Learn-to-Swim lessons and Pre-Competitive swim instruction at the high school this fall. Class size is limited to 12 students per class. Dates Oct. 12-Dec. 7, 2024 (No classes Nov. 30) Times Learn to Swim: 3:10-4 p.m., 4:10-5 p.m., 5:10-6 p.m. Pre-Competitive Swim: 3:10-4 p.m.   Each Learn to …

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Students dive into writing at Cole Summer Writers Institute

Tension, suspense, talking toasters! For nearly a dozen of our middle and high schoolers, a week spent together writing, revising and then writing some more was a summertime dream come true. Now in its 19th year, the annual Cole Summer Writers Institute offers students a chance to dig into a variety of writing styles, believe …

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BIRDS in Action

 Following the launch of the BIRDS motto (Be Inclusive, Responsible, Determined and Strong) last fall, VCSD has continued to embed those core values into every facet of the school life. The motto was born of discussions within the District Advisory Committee, which is a shared decision-making group composed of staff, students, and parents.  Students …

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Revised 2024-25 District Calendar Approved

At the March 4, 2024 Board of Education meeting, the Voorheesville Board of Education approved the Revised 2024-25 District Calendar.  Printable 2024-2025 District Calendar Here are some important days for the coming school year: September 2 – Labor Day September 3-4 – Superintendent Conference Days September 5 – First Day of School October 3 – …

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Star of the Week

Middle School students who are making good choices and exhibiting positive behavior are being recognized for showing their school P.R.I.D.E. (Promoting Respect Integrity Diligence Excellence).  Every week, students who are showing exemplary conduct will be randomly selected to be our Star of the Week. Jan. 26, 2024                 …

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Public Hearing on Tax Exemptions is Scheduled

  LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Public Hearings on the modification of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Sections 459 and 467, for eligible seniors and persons with physical disabilities, the adoption of the Property Tax Exemption under Real Property Tax Law Section 466-a, for eligible volunteer …

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Fueling Success: Blackbird Community Shop Opens to Reduce Food Insecurity

  The Blackbird Community Shop, a collaborative effort between Voorheesville Elementary School and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, has officially opened its doors to offer free food to local families in need. The initiative comes in response to an observed rise in food insecurity within the Voorheesville community. Intended for families with …

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